Class Teacher with responsibility of English - Newdale Primary School & Nursery

Job Introduction

FULL - TIME EXPERIENCED CLASS TEACHER with a responsibility of English

Required from September 2026

Temporary - fixed for 1 year in the first instance with the potential to become permanent

Post: Experienced Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2 experience - year group depends on candidates’ strengths and experience)

Salary:           Mainscale/UPS1 (depending on experience) 

We are seeking an experienced, inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team and take on subject leadership responsibility for English. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional who is passionate about teaching, learning, and raising standards across the curriculum.

About the Role:

 The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of primary school pedagogy and curriculum expectations. As the English Lead, you will drive high-quality teaching and learning in English throughout the school and nursery, ensuring that all pupils develop a strong foundation in reading, writing, and spoken language.

What We Are Looking For…

…As a Teacher

We are looking for someone who:

• Delivers consistently high‑quality teaching that engages, challenges, and inspires pupils
• Has strong behaviour management, creating a positive, safe, purposeful classroom environment
• Demonstrates secure subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
• Shows dedication to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes proactively to year‑group and whole‑school priorities
• Uses assessment effectively to inform planning and ensure pupil progress
• Brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement

…As an English Subject Lead

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide strategic leadership for English (Writing, SPAG and Reading) across the school
• Champion a love of reading and writing for all pupils
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of Writing, SPAG and Reading teaching and learning, using data to drive improvement
• Support colleagues through coaching, guidance, and the sharing of best practice
• Lead training and initiatives that strengthen the school’s English provision
• Ensure curriculum coverage is coherent, ambitious, and aligned with whole‑school priorities
• Keep up to date with national developments in English and use this to inform school practice
• Coordinate resources, interventions, and enrichment opportunities related to English

Visits: 

We will be running tours on Wednesday 15th and Monday 20th April 2026 at 3.45 pm. (please call the office on 01952 387720 to book  

a place on this tour).  Though tours are not essential, they are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date:  Thursday 23rd April 2026, 12.00 noon

Interview Date:  Thursday 30th April 2026 (AM)

Applications to be emailed to our School Business Manager: rebecca.western@taw.org.uk or handed in via our school office.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role will be engaging in regulated activity with children. Our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our school website or requested via our office. https://www.newdaleschool.org.uk/home/key-info/policies/ 

We are committed to equality and diversity.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification